Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Oxford Plasma Pro 100 Cobra 300 Ale
Deadline: 14 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 30 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146198261
Document Ref. No.: FA860126Q0101
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Intent to Sole Source
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Oxford Instruments, Plasma Technology, 300 Baker Avenue Suite 150, Concord MA 01742. This contract is for the procurement of an Oxford Plasma Pro 100 Cobra 300 ALE for the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).
Solicitation Number: FA860126Q0101
Classification Code:
• NAICS Code: 811310
• Product Service Code (PSC): J066
Extensive market research was conducted to identify potential sources. Techniques included, but were not limited to, a GSA Advantage review, Internet market research, a review of similar procurements at WPAFB, input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and a Sources Sought notice. This research confirmed that Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is the only source capable of meeting the Government-s minimum requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
The WPAFB Air Force Institute of Technology is already equipped with Oxford Instruments equipment and cleanroom workflow. To ensure absolute compatibility and performance, all components must be from a single manufacturer. This integration is critically dependent on Oxford Instruments software and system interfaces currently in use. Extensive market research confirmed that no other manufacturer can meet this requirement. Therefore, Oxford Instruments is the only source capable of providing a system that satisfies these specific technical and operational needs.
Furthermore, the successful installation, commissioning, and validation of the system require access to proprietary OEM technical data and procedures that are not available to other vendors. AFIT/ENG also maintains a preventive maintenance plan for its existing Oxford Instruments equipment, which is serviced exclusively by Oxford-certified technicians. Utilizing the same OEM for the new system ensures that it can be incorporated into t...
Notice ID: fa860126q0101
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa8601 aflcmc pzio
Product Service Code: j066 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- instruments and laboratory equipment
NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inactive Dates: aug 29, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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